Ruhe Auf Der Flucht 1800

"Ruhe Auf Der Flucht" (Rest During the Flight) is a painting by Philipp Otto Runge, created in 1800. This painting is a depiction of the biblical story of the Holy Family's flight to Egypt. The painting displays the Holy Family resting under a palm tree, Joseph holding a jug and Mary cradling baby Jesus. This painting exemplifies Runge's Romantic style and his interest in using color as a means of expressing emotion, and is considered an important work in the development of German Romanticism.